{"product_id":"qbp289212","title":"Attwood Marine PowerBase Powered Fold-Down Antenna Base, For 1 in-14 Threaded VHF Antennas, Up to 8 ft","description":"\u003ch6\u003eOverview\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Attwood Marine 6100-AT-7 is a white powered fold-down antenna base that lets you raise or lower a compatible VHF antenna from the helm instead of folding it by hand at the hardtop. It fits most single-mount point antennas up to 8 ft in length and uses industry-standard 1\"-14 threading, which is the common format on many marine VHF antenna installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis base works well on boats that need quick antenna clearance for bridges, dry-stack storage, covered lifts, or trailering. Object-detection functions help stop a bad deployment before it turns into damage at the antenna or hardtop, and the mounting footprint and wiring path follow common fold-down layouts, which helps when replacing an existing base or planning a new install.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eKey features\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowered stow and deploy from the helm instead of climbing up to the antenna base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits most single-mount point VHF antennas up to 8 ft with industry-standard 1\"-14 threading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafeGuard Breakaway helps the attached unit give under impact to limit damage at the antenna, base, and hardtop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmartDeploy Backdrive senses a blocked movement and reverses to the starting position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandardized mounting footprints and wiring paths help when replacing a manual fold-down base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e180° range of motion lets the base fold toward the bow or stern to suit clearance around the hardtop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual override gives you a way to move the antenna if powered operation is unavailable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch6\u003eCompatibility and fit\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the antenna first: it should use a single mounting point, a 1\"-14 thread, and stay at 8 ft or less. The 180° movement gives the installer flexibility to set the fold direction toward the bow or stern, which helps around radar, rod holders, and other overhead gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis setup is a practical match for center consoles, pilot houses, and other boats where the antenna sits high and needs to be lowered without leaving the helm. It also suits owners changing from a manual fold-down base who want to keep a familiar mounting style while adding powered movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eInstallation and setup\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstallation calls for basic drilling, sealing, and switch planning. The guide lists 7\/32 in and 3\/4 in drill bits, a #2 Phillips driver, marine grade sealant, PTFE lubricant, and a 2-position SPST switch with LED backlight. Through-hole mounting also uses two 1-1\/4 in fender washers and 10-24 nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThose installation items are not included, so it helps to confirm switch location, cable routing, and backing hardware before cutting the mounting surface. For boats already set up with a common fold-down footprint, the changeover is usually more straightforward because the mounting pattern and wiring path follow industry-standard layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Attwood Marine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52023568105653,"sku":"QBP289212","price":569.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/8171\/1029\/files\/1329566_qbp289212.webp?v=1780191892","url":"https:\/\/www.qualityboatparts.com\/products\/qbp289212","provider":"Quality Boat Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}